Optimization of a central-heating radiator

An approximate analytical model has been used to evaluate the optimum dimensions of a central-heating radiator. The radiator problem is divided into three one-dimensional fin problems and then the temperature distributions within the fins and heat-transfer rate from the radiator are obtained analyti...

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Published in:Applied energy 2006-11, Vol.83 (11), p.1190-1197
Main Authors: Arslanturk, Cihat, Ozguc, A. Feridun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Central heating
Central heating Optimization Radiators
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
Heating, air conditioning and ventilation
Material and general technologies
Optimization
Radiators
Space heating. Hot water
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Summary:An approximate analytical model has been used to evaluate the optimum dimensions of a central-heating radiator. The radiator problem is divided into three one-dimensional fin problems and then the temperature distributions within the fins and heat-transfer rate from the radiator are obtained analytically. The optimum geometry maximizing the heat-transfer rate for a given radiator volume and the geometrical constraints associated with production techniques, and thermal constraints have been found. The effects of geometrical and thermal parameters on the radiator’s performance are presented.
ISSN:0306-2619
1872-9118
DOI:10.1016/j.apenergy.2006.01.009